Issue details

New Directions Partnership with Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

The purpose of this report is to provide an update in respect of the work on a possible partnership with Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council and New Directions whereby Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Adult Social Care functions would be delivered through New Directions. Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Adult Social Care services are already delivered by New Directions. Should the outcome of the work indicate that a Partnership is recommended this will be presented to members in the form of a Business Case for consideration.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Both Financial and Community Impact;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/04/2018

Financial: Yes;

Community Impact: Yes;

Decision due: 6 Sep 2018 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member - Adult Social Care

Lead director: Director of Social Care and Health

Department: Adult Social Care

Contact: Sharon Lomax Email: sharon.lomax@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 4900.

Consultation process

Meetings

Consultees

Cabinet Members; Strategic Leadership Team; and Knowsley MBC

List of background documents to be considered by decision maker

  • New Directions Partnership with Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council